147 High Street,, Berkhamsted, HP4 3HL, United Kingdom
#1 of 2 hotels in Berkhamsted
Guests' ChoiceBased on 686 hotel reviews
7.5Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Location
9.0
Facilities
7.7
Staff
9.1
Value for money
7.8
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 16 June 2023
Andrew
Isle of ManFurniture was a bit tired, especially the sofa. Door windows have a backing on them to stop people looking in but still felt a bit like people from the pub could have wanted by and peered in. Door lock didn't seem very secure.
Room was away from the pub noise for the most part. Nice shower.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Sarah
United KingdomRooms were a bit shoddy on outside, although excellent inside. Needs a lick of paint
excellent staff and service. great food and lovely atmosphere
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Sharon
United Kingdomno complaints just a minor comment was the guests were not left a bottle of water which many hotels do these days.
We received a very warm welcome from the staff at The Kings Arms. the rooms were at the back of the pub and were comfortable, clean, modern and had everything you needed. bar was great at closed at 1am right on the high street with plenty going on.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Gerry
United KingdomBed was a little hard. No Car Parking
Breakfast was amazing - fantastic value and the best breakfast for a very long time. 10 stars!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Marion
United KingdomThe only downside of this hotel is that there is no parking on site, however, the staff were happy to tell us where to park.
Breakfast was superb, the best hotel breakfast I have had in a long time. All of the staff were lovely, happy and so helpful. Would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 14 May 2023
Maria
United KingdomBathroom not very inviting but clean and ok. Stairs steep but ok for me. Would have l7ked ahot chocolate Pricey wothout breakfast.
Online check in and out. Very friendly helpful staff. Ease of access for late night return. Quiet room for sleeping. Very comfy bed. Condiments..Tea and Coffee and water and biscuits.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 10 May 2023
Joanne
AustraliaN/a
A lovely pub right in the centre of town. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean. The stairwell needs a little TLC.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 10 May 2023
Linda
United KingdomThe shower pressure was low compared to modern hotels.
Location was excellent and the staff first class. The room was much bigger than expected and described and immaculate. It is a very old building with great character, we had a problem with the shower but this was solved immediately and nothing was too much trouble. We will be staying again.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 8 May 2023
Paul
United KingdomRoom run down and not very clean. The corridor outside was filthy. Looked nothing like the images on the booking site.
Great location
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 6 May 2023
Mark
United Kingdomfood drink
location
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 29 April 2023
Helen
United KingdomSofa bed in family room was poor quality. Decor a little tatty, leaky radiator. Noisy (to be expected of a pub but went on quite late).
Good location.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 19 April 2023
Bart
IrelandHotel in centre of town. Acommodation met my Expectations.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Edward
United KingdomDownside of the location is the noise. The pub’s open until 1am and the windows don’t look double glazed so a lot of noise gets in.
Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Great location on the high street near all the bars & restaurants.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 31 March 2023
Mark
United KingdomRoom over the bar so noise until 1am.
The history of the building and the facilities.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 29 March 2023
Brenda
United KingdomThe access entrance to the room was tired and could do with painting. The stairway at the bottom a bit muddy. The room was spacious. There seemed to be a mark on the wall where the head board was so maybe needed replacing or painting. The bathroom was nicely tiled and a good fan and plenty of hot water. A shame the sink was cracked which it looks like the heavy glasses maybe caused this.
Good location as you can walk straight into Berkhamstead. Breakfasts were very good and a good choice of food. Staff really friendly. The room was very spacious and a nice bathroom.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 24 March 2023
Mareli
United KingdomThe room was well laid out and clean. There were enough towels. Lovely soap and great to have a Nespresso machine.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 16 March 2023
Susan
United Kingdomit was noisy as it needed new windows
it’s location and period features
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 16 March 2023
Pat
United KingdomBreakfast
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 12 March 2023
Robert
United KingdomOnly thing was communication from the hotel leading up to the stay was a bit spammy and pushing to book dinner. Otherwise, everything was fine.
Room was comfortable and had everything we needed. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was great. Really nice options and tasted great It's right in the centre of Berkhamsted so great for a get together.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 11 March 2023
Susan
United Kingdomthe strap stairs and the entrance to where my room was, in a fire door at the back of the building
The quant old building but with all the facilities
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 7 March 2023
Chris
United Kingdomnothing
room warm and snug
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 23 February 2023
Philip
United KingdomThe room we had was very dark. No mirror over the dressing table.
The staff were excellent could not fault them. Breakfast was excellent the best we have had in a long time .
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 20 February 2023
Stefan
United KingdomBed was very soft, like a campbed. Noisy outside the room due to it backing onto the pub outside seating area (noise to be expected).
Smart pub, with a nice restaurant and bar, friendly and attentive staff. Room was a good size, as was the bathroom. Plenty warm enough and supplied with coffee etc., with daily cleaning. Great location too in the town centre.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 16 February 2023
Catherine
AustraliaStairs with my heavy luggage and the heating/ shower was hard to control
Good location but way too pricey for the worth.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 14 February 2023
Brian
United Kingdomcost of breakfast was quite high
room was comfortable
Stayed in February 2023
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